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Deschutes County’s Path to Rehabilitation | Bend News
Oregon’s criminal justice system is shaking things up with real-world programs that prioritize healing over punishment. In Deschutes County, initiatives like the Sheriff’s Office Deflection Program are helping addicts get treatment before arrest, with over 50 people hitting 90-day sobriety milestones—and rebuilding lives with jobs, housing, and families. A gender-responsive program for women tackles trauma and builds stability, boasting an 82% graduation rate. Meanwhile, a coordinated retail theft unit and a 24/7 stabilization center for mental health crises are turning crisis into community…
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